TECHS & SALONS
Sussex nail tech: How I navigate epilepsy to keep offering nail services
Dawn Wolk has huge adoration for the nail industry. It gives her independence and a sense of self-worth – but regular seizures mean she can only accommodate two clients per day. The East Sussex nail pro, who attained an L&P acrylic nail qualification in February 2023, suffers with epilepsy and…
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Self-employment help for nail techs: marketing advice & networking tips
Here’s how to gain the attention of clients by building a buzz around your business… Once you have registered your business, considered tax requirements and made decisions regarding legal, financial and operational considerations, as well as safety and interior design choices, it’s time to build your clientele through effective marketing techniques.…
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Bristol nail tech: how I navigate functional neurological disorder (FND)
To mark FND Awareness Day (25 March), Shara Taylor, owner of Bare Beauty Aesthetics, Bristol, opens up about her experiences with the condition… Charity, FND Action, details: “Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a brain network disorder that can encompass a diverse range of neurological symptoms, including limb weakness, paralysis, seizures,…
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Starting out in a rented chair at the age of 19, Bethany Jade Savage has worked hard to build up her beauty business. “I began my career with very little products or experience but with passion and hard work, I built up a client base,” explains Bethany. “After two and…
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Location, location, location! So what’s the address of my new academy? 5 Radford Street, Stone, Staffordshire! Yes, I can finally let people know where the academy is, as work on the premises starts this Sunday. I’m so fortunate to have a place on the main ring road on the high…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Debbie Marangos, of Lioness Paws, reveals purple hues have been popular with her clients recently. “Purple has been so popular with my clients recently. I think this particular design has stood out due to the vibrant colour and beautiful…
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Begin the week the right way with some nail inspiration this mani Monday! We are in love with this fresh nail design created by nail artist, Hang Nguyen (aka @thehangedit). Vibrant and zesty, this look features two bright yellow gel polish overlays and three nails playing host to intricate nail…
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Hear from Claire Denton on her role as a beauty therapist, nail technician, educator and City and Guilds Assessor… Tell us about your career so far… I began my working career already in the beauty industry when I joined my mother in 1993. She had been a therapist and salon…
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The Gel Bottle Inc team offer advice for nail techs in the first in their blog series for Scratch… A work/life/family balance is something most of us pursue in our lives, but never seem to quiet nail down completely. In today’s world, we’re constantly bombarded by social media telling us…
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